Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager at Nigeria Youth SDGs Network

Nigeria Youth SDGs Network (NGYouthSDGs) works with youth leaders and youth groups localizing the sustainable development goals in their community with the goal of developing policies and programs that will enable young people to lead and thrive.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring effective programme implementation and impact assessment within our organisation.
• Reporting to the Executive Director, the MEL Manager is responsible for developing and implementing robust MEL frameworks, systems, and processes to track programme performance, measure outcomes, and facilitate organizational learning.
• This role involves collaborating closely with programme staff, partners, and stakeholders to enhance programme effectiveness and drive positive change for youth communities.

What you will be Doing

• MEL Framework Development: Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement comprehensive MEL frameworks aligned with organizational goals and programme objectives.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data to assess program performance, outcomes, and impact.
• Monitoring Systems Implementation: Develop and maintain monitoring systems, tools, and databases to track project activities, outputs, and outcomes in real time.
• Evaluation Design and Implementation: Lead the design and implementation of evaluations, including baseline studies, mid-term reviews, and end-of-project evaluations, to assess programme effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Learning and Knowledge Management: Facilitate learning processes within the organisation by capturing and disseminating lessons learned, best practices, and innovative approaches to improve program performance and impact.
• Capacity Building: Provide training, mentoring, and technical assistance to staff and partners on MEL methodologies, tools, and techniques to strengthen their MEL competencies.
  Reporting and Communication: Prepare and present monitoring, evaluation and learning findings, reports, and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality, reliability, and validity of MEL data and methodologies through regular reviews, audits, and verification exercises.
• Partnership Development: Collaborate with donors, partners, and other stakeholders to align MEL efforts, share learning, and promote accountability and transparency.

Experience, Knowledge and Technical Skills
Required:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in International Development, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in MEL methodologies, tools, and software.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multicultural teams and multicultural environments.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Diplomatic with strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of cultural sensitivity.

Desired:

• Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant experience in monitoring, evaluation, and learning roles.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills, including experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Proactive leader with excellent communication and relationship skills; demonstrating also the ability to prioritise and effectively manage competing work streams and deliverables
• Ability to work independently with strong time management skills.

Salary
N100,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
10th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their curriculum vitae and answers to the questions above to: [email protected] with “Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Manager” in the subject line.

Note
Instead of a traditional cover letter, please share your CV and answers to the following questions in 1-2 A4 pages:

• What excites you most about this role and how is it directly connected to your skills or experience?
• What experiences in monitoring, evaluation and learning would you bring to this role?
• What methodologies and tools do you typically use for data collection, analysis, and interpretation in monitoring and evaluating projects?
• Can you describe a monitoring and evaluation project you led or contributed to? What was your role, and what were the key findings and recommendations?
• What do you think are the most important aspects of building and managing a team? Please give examples of your experience and approach to management.